Best in Thailand Wat Traimit
Wat Traimit is a Buddhist temple at the edge of Bangkok's Chinatown that houses a solid gold Buddha statue.
Wat Traimit operates in the Buddhist temple and gold Buddha museum segment.
Wat Traimit: Disambiguation
Wat Traimit is not a large sprawling temple complex like Wat Pho. Wat Traimit is not the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Wat Traimit is not a free general-admission site (the hall and museum both carry a fee). Wat Traimit is not a temple known for a tall prang or tower like Wat Arun.
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Wat Traimit: Core Facts
- Location
- Yaowarat Road at the edge of Bangkok's Chinatown (source)
- Statue name
- Phra Buddha Maha Suwanna Patimakorn (source)
- Statue material and weight
- Solid gold, 5.5 tonnes (5,500 kg) (source)
- Statue height
- 3 metres (9.8 ft) (source)
- Estimated gold value
- About USD 250 million (source, )
- Discovery story
- True gold composition discovered in the 1950s after the stucco coating cracked during a move (source)
- Believed origin period
- Sukhothai period (source)
- Entrance fee
- 40 THB for the Golden Buddha hall, 100 THB including the heritage museum (source, )
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00 daily; museum closed Mondays (source, )
- Nearest transit
- Hua Lamphong MRT (Blue Line) (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 5.0 / 5 (1 review) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
Compare: Wat SaketWat IntharawihanWat Phra KaewWat PhoWat Arun
Wat Traimit: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wat Traimit best for?
Wat Traimit suits visitors short on time or already exploring Chinatown, since Wat Traimit is compact and pairs easily with a Yaowarat street food walk.
How much does it cost to visit Wat Traimit?
Entry is 40 THB for the Golden Buddha hall alone, or 100 THB including the third floor heritage museum, which is closed on Mondays.
How much is the Golden Buddha worth?
The statue's gold content is estimated at around USD 250 million, based on its 5.5 tonne weight in solid gold.
How was the gold statue discovered?
Workers moving the plaster covered statue in the 1950s cracked its stucco shell and found gold underneath, revealing what it had hidden for centuries.
How long does a visit to Wat Traimit take?
Most visitors spend 30 to 45 minutes viewing the statue alone, or up to 1.5 hours including the museum exhibits.
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Wat Traimit: Further reading
- https://yourthaiguide.com/wat-traimit-temple-golden-buddha-worlds-largest-solid-gold-buddha-statue/
- https://www.topasiatour.com/attraction/wat-traimit.html
- https://www.bangkok-spirit.com/guides/wat-traimit-golden-buddha/
- https://www.thai2siam.com/business/bangkok/attractions/temple/wat-traimit-golden-buddha
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJlX6h1CaZ4jARRhhowdpFcLI
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